GUIDE!

Guide to Adopting Uniforms:

• Get parents involved from the beginning
• Invite the school’s Principal;s opinions
• Draft a uniform policy
• Consider families that may need financial help
• Treat school uniforms as part of an overall safety program

PARENTAL!

Parental involvement:

• Parental support of a uniform policy is critical
• Start a parent uniform committee
• Gauge support for school uniform requirements
• Offer uniform options

SAFETY!

Safety Program

• Discuss it in conjunction with other safety efforts
• Promote the safety benefits
• Invite a police perspective
• Detail the school’s and Principal’s uniform policy

POLICY!

Policy Outline

• Did you want a voluntary program?
• Will all grades be involved?
• Are there optional or casual days?
• Do you already have a school crest?

COST!

Cost and Equality:

• Outline the cost advantage of uniforms
• Prepare a school uniform profile
• Prepare and compare a price comparison